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There are many resources out there for writing nonfiction, which can be confusing for writers trying to decide which one fits their needs. Here, with our new Writer's Digest How to Write and Publish Nonfiction Premium Collection, you get 11 great writing resources covering everything—from writing better nonfiction to crafting your...

BY CRISTIN O’KEEFE APTOWICZ In the summer of 2010, I gave up what were the defining elements of my life for over a decade—my New York City apartment, my arts-related job in Soho and my role as host of a popular Lower East Side reading series—all to pursue my dream of...

For 80 years, the Annual Writer’s Digest Competition has rewarded writers just like you for their finest work. We continue the tradition by giving away more than $30,000 in cash and prizes! Win a trip to the Writer's Digest Conference in New York City !

Every year, Writers Digest asks me to assemble a short list of agents who are actively seeking new work from writers. (I call it “The List.”) Well, The List came out in the Oct. 2009 issue of Writer’s Digest. But it is now online for all to see. It’s a special...